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Explain why Thomas Jefferson was against the US' involvement in foreign wars.


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Thomas Jefferson was opposed to US involvement in foreign wars because he believed that such involvement could lead to economic hardship for the nation, as well as the needless risk of US soldiers being injured or killed. He was a staunch advocate of diplomatic solutions and believed that war should only be resorted to as a last resort. He argued that the US should strive to maintain peace, while avoiding entangling alliances with foreign nations.